New Brunswick police are investigating the burglary of a Rutgers University student's off campus residence.New Brunswick Police Department website

NEW BRUNSWICK —The New Brunswick Police Department said today it is investigating a burglary at a Center Street residence of a Rutgers University student on Thursday night.

The Rutgers University Police Department issued a “crime alert” about the burglary, in which some personal items were taken, and a warning to its students this afternoon.

The press release said that about 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, the student, who was not identified, saw someone in the lower level of the house, situated between Guilden and Prosper Streets. The victim told police the burglar went into several unlocked rooms and removed items of value.

Police said the student was not confronted by the burglar, who probably got in through an unlocked door.

No description of the burglar was available.

Anyone with information was asked to call the New Brunswick Police Department at (732) 745-5200 or the Rutgers University Police Department at (732) 932-7211.